KARACHI: Pakistan and China achieved concrete progress under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is strengthening the foundation of sustainable development and economic growth of Pakistan.
The people of Pakistan started reaping the benefits of the CPEC as several major projects have been completed while many more were in the completion process.
These views were expressed by the Chinese Consul General in Karachi, Yang Yundong, in an interview with the state news agency.
Regarding progress on CPEC projects, Yang Yundong said that the Gwadar Port had become operational for a few years, free zones were also in operation while the New Islamabad Airport, Sukkur – Multan Motorway, and other big projects have been completed under the CPEC.
The Consul General said the Havalian-Thakot section of Karakoram Highway, Jakla-DI Khan Motorway, Optical Cable, Eastern Expressway, and Orange Line Metro Train Lahore projects were also completed, which had started giving fruits to the common men.
He said that so far, fourteen energy projects, including the Hub Coal power plant, Qasim Port Coal power plant, and Thar Coal power plant, have been completed, and the citizens of Pakistan are reaping the benefits of the projects.
He further said that in Gawadar, the China Aid Seawater Desalination plant and the Pak China Friendship Hospital project were also completed and inaugurated for the facilitation of the locals.
Projects Under CPEC
Yand said that apart from the above projects, several wind, solar, and Hydro power plants had also been set up, and the electricity was being generated from these projects and they were contributing to the socio-economic stability of the country.
He said after the completion of the Sukkur-Multan Motorway, the travel time had reduced from eleven hours to less than five hours while the Lahore Orange Line Metro project was also been put into operation as well as several Industrial and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) became operational under the CPEC projects, attracting investment from China and other nations.
